The Guardian. With a city administration and local Port Authority together touting the rewards possible from expansion of Nanaimo’s cruise ship industry, it is easier to see the recent about-face in Venice’s aspirations as a cautionary tale. It is relevant,… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. Not all hierarchies are patriarchies, but it seems the reverse is pretty much the case. All patriarchies rank individuals one above the other according to their relative status, power, or authority – AND their gender. That means in… Continue Reading →
The Tyee. Andrew Nikiforuk is almost always a good read, and in today’s column he provides a metaphor that we can adapt and use everywhere we want change to happen. “Salmon Nation” fosters local initiatives that promote “regenerative development” in… Continue Reading →
Capital Daily. New paths leading to a future different than the status quo look different from the ones we’ve followed. Some may involve old ways/institutions that are repurposed. Some head in an entirely different direction. But they all have that… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. This article takes a highly relevant look at the critical relationships each of us have on every level of membership we occupy: family, community, provincial, federal, and global. Despite its title, it’s not simply about COVID-19 and climate…. Continue Reading →
The Guardian. Since all action – whether personal, political, environmental – is always local, it’s difficult not to see this as a call directly to Nanaimo citizens and local politicians to work from a broader worldview than the self-serving here… Continue Reading →
The Guardian. Provides additional arguments for why voters should support changing the economic thinking and approaches of local governments. [ARTICLE LINK]
The Guardian. This is exactly the shortcoming Councillor Ben Geselbracht recently pointed out about Nanaimo’s new Economic Development Plan – a failure to recognize the centrality of the environment in the region’s economy. Best get started now on the revisions?… Continue Reading →
The Tyee. Although the focus on beach tourism may not closely fit Nanaimo, the concept of rising local sea levels in the coming 50 years certainly does. We will experience the same higher levels as Vancouver. Consequently, Nanaimo Council may… Continue Reading →
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